The stylist explained the phenomenon of the return of the emphasis on the waist in Russia

Structured silhouettes with an emphasis on the waist are returning to fashion in Russia. Anna Skorokhodova, a stylist, accessories designer, and founder of the by SKOROKHODOVA brand, told Izvestia on March 26 about the reasons for this trend.

According to the expert, the transition to an accentuated waistline was a reaction to the long-term dominance of the oversized free style. The new trend reflects the desire for a balanced appearance that combines aesthetics and convenience without the extremes of previous years.

"In addition, I would like to note that in recent years there has been an interest in returning to more normal proportions. This formed after the pandemic, when many were looking for ways to express their individuality through more personalized clothing," the stylist noted.

The wardrobe will be based on midi and maxi A-line dresses with belts that form an hourglass shape. Soft-line blouses with ties or gathers are also relevant, which are harmoniously combined with both skirts and trousers.

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"The next unsurpassed classic is jackets with a fitted silhouette or a semi—fitted silhouette that emphasizes feminine shapes. This is an ideal solution for every day, as well as for some formal business meetings and, of course, for evening events," the stylist added.

As Skorokhodova emphasized, when creating an accent, it is important to avoid an excess of details and maintain the correct proportions. An imbalance can be caused by too narrow or excessively wide belts, as well as an incorrectly selected length of outerwear, especially in combination with a voluminous bottom.

"Therefore, an important aspect is that the thing should sit comfortably, not create a feeling of restraining movement and, of course, should not look vulgar," the expert concluded.

Fashion expert, founder of the Higher School of Image and Style, art director of the French brand Michel Katana Natalia Semenova said on March 16 that several accents are enough to change the image and update the wardrobe. There is a simple professional trick in fashion — to start updating with accessories. According to a fashion expert, sometimes a few details are enough to make familiar things play in a new way. A scarf or stole is one of the fastest ways to change an image.

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